The Patrick '61 and Marcelle Leahy Institute for the Environment
Developing environmentally conscious citizens as leaders, advocates, scientists, artists, humanitarians, thinkers & business people.
Our Mission
Through research, contemplation, and action, the Institute for the Environment strives to...
Prepare students to think and act critically and creatively by combining their intellectual pursuits with immersive experiences to tackle the world’s most complex issues as environmental leaders - locally and globally.
Evolve the culture of sustainability on campus and in our community to have a social impact and leave a legacy for future generations.
Foster connection between students and career experts to create career exposure and structure learning experiences such that students leave with essential workforce skills, career preparedness, and purpose.
We Teach, Learn, and Steward
We envision the Institute as a hub. A place to engage. A place to grow. A place to find purpose and make an impact.
In Our Living Laboratories
Across six classrooms to impact the greater SMC and VT communities. Exploration of these areas happen in the traditional classrooms and our campus-wide living laboratory.
Student Opportunities
Connections with the greater community expand students’ access to an immersive learning experiences.
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April 1, 2025
Water For All! event inspires two campuses to combine efforts to make clean water accessible
What cause is so significant it has united the three Saint Michael’s College Institutes – environment, global engagement, and equity & justice – plus the College’s…
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February 19, 2025
Teaching Elementary Science and Engineering Outside
Remember summer? I’ll wait. It is currently below zero and I can barely remember flowing rivers, bright green plants, and the hot sun. But that is what I am…
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April 7, 2025
Leahy Scholarship Program Application due date EXTENDED to April 7th!
Leahy Scholarship Program Application due date EXTENDED to April 7th! This scholarship program is part of a $6.5 million federal appropriation that seeks to establish Saint Michael’s as a lighthouse […]
April 9, 2025
Water for All: A Path to Global Health and Equity
Water for All: A Path to Global Health and Equity Wednesday April 9 Panel – 12 p.m. in McCarthy Arts Center Walk-A-Thon – 1 p.m. in the McCarthy Arts Center […]
April 11, 2025
OVE Farm Friday: Spring ’25 #1
OVE Farm Friday: Spring ’25 #1 Friday, April 11th from 2 to 5 p.m. The Farm at Saint Michael’s College Are you looking for an excuse to get outside, a […]
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